User Manual

11. About Dante
■ An overview of Dante
In addition to analog input and output, the PC-D/DI series uses Dante as the protocol for conveying digital audio
signals. Dante is a network audio protocol developed by the Audinate Corporation. In a network environment that
supports gigabit Ethernet, this protocol can transfer multiple audio signals of differing sampling frequencies and
bit rates as well as device control signals across the same network.
For details on Dante, refer to the Audinate Corporation website.
http://www.audinate.com/
The Yamaha pro audio website also provides various information about Dante.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/
NOTE
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Do not use the EEE function (*) of a network switch inside a Dante network.
Power consumption settings are automatically adjusted between switches that support the EEE
function, but some switches do not correctly adjust these mutual settings correctly. This means that
in certain unfavorable cases within the Dante network, the EEE function of a switch might be
enabled, impairing the clock synchronization capability and causing audio to be interrupted. For this
reason, please note the following points.
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If using a managed switch, turn off the EEE function of all ports that use Dante. Do not use a
switch that does not allow you to turn off the EEE function.
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If using an unmanaged switch, do not use a switch that supports the EEE function. Such
switches cannot turn off the EEE function.
• The EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) function is technology that reduces power consumption of an
Ethernet device when network traffic is sparse. It is also called "green Ethernet" or IEEE802.3az.
11. About Dante
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